by TCCFUI | Jan 3, 2020 | Blog, Gas
Regulators ordered the utility to cut its proposed hike by more than half. R.A. Dyer Back in October, we reviewed a series of Atmos Energy rate increases associated with something called the “Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program,” or “GRIP.” Under the program, gas...
by TCCFUI | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Electricity
____________ “Unfortunately, some companies seemingly choose to blur the line between our site and theirs, creating confusion that is just unacceptable.” — PUC executive director John Paul Urban III. ________________ Consumer advocates often recommend the...
by TCCFUI | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog, Electricity
________________ “We anticipate there will continue to be sufficient generation to meet Texas’ growing power needs.” — ERCOT President and CEO Bill Magness ___________________ ERCOT’s planning reserve margin for the upcoming summer season — that is,...
by TCCFUI | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, ERCOT
________________ “We studied a range of potential risks and believe there will be sufficient operating reserves.” — Manager of Resource Adequacy Pete Warnken. ________________ Enough power to keep the lights on — according to operators of the...
by TCCFUI | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog, Media Reports
The reporters uncovered cases in which Texans died from heat exposure even with utility service available, but with the air conditioning not in use. ______________________________________________________ Texas summers have become increasingly brutal, and with the rise...
